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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.79 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.79 and 136.71 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.79 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.79 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.79 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 46,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726.11/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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